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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

The imperceptible motion of the So
called fixed stars is not only detected by
the spectrescope, but measured Sirius
is found to be now approaching the earth
at the rate of twenty miles a second, while
few years ago this notable star was re-
ceding from us twenty-five miles each
second. Frank Leslie's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

For a period of sixteen years l have
been afflicted with cattarrh OF the head
which baffied the use of all medicines
used. Seeing the advertisement of B i.
B. B., purchased and used six or seven
bottles, and although used irregularly
have received great relief, and recommend d
1t as z good blood purifier.
[Siguedl J. &. HoLcoNB, Jr.
Sheriff Of Haralson county, Ga
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

Il see In the paper that the new comet
is visible to the naked eye, said Amy to
her friend, the high school girl Would
it not be better to say it is visible to the
unclothed organ of vision" gently sug-
gested Mildred.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
After Diphtherla.

Diphtheria is terrible disease, requir>
ing the greatest medical skill to effect a
complete cure. Even when its power is
broken, it clings to the patient with great
persistency, and often leaves the system
poisoned and prostrated. Just here
Hoods Sarsaparilla does vast amount
Of good, expelling impurities from the
blood, giving it richness and vitality.
while it renovates and strengthens the
system.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

All who desire full information about
the cause and cure of Blood Poisons.
Scrofula an2 Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers,
Sores, Rheumatism. Kidney Complaint,
Catarrh. etc, can secure by mail, free. a
copy of our 30 page Illustrated Book OF
Wonders. filled with the most wonderful
sDd startling proof ever before known.
Address, Blood Balm Co,
Atlanta, Ga.
For sale by T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
HALF-CENT A worn.

THE ARGUS hereafter will publish III this col
ann all advertisements Of Lost, Found, For Rent
For Sale, Boqrd or Rooms, Wanted, and similar
notices. at the low rate Of oae half a cest p0rd,
each figure word, but no advertisement less
than ten cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

A Georgia woman looked through
twenty-six different novels to fiud name
for her girl baby, and finally settled on
Marier,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
7 PER CENT MORTGAGES

Improved Iowa Farms. Security 8 to S times The
loan. and inspected in eacn case. Completed
loans always on hand for sale. Sizes of loans
5000 10 $4,000 Time Of loans years Only
caolcest loans handled. References and details
given on application ei ther in person or letter.
II. NJ. HENLEY, Attorney at Law.
PA Main St. Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

If it wasn't for the two shilling ther.
mometer this would be such mild winter
that half the people would go around
without overcoats. Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

A local candidate in the last election
who had to set 'em up for the boys very
frequently says, "a public office is pub>
lie thirst ="
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

Sometimes mothers secrete the erring
boy for fear the father will hide him
when he comes home.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

~ WANTED--ALL TO KNOW THAT
Madam blanche Is here she can direct YOU
IN lost or stolen properly, sincerity Of friends
family difficulties. love. matrm ony etc She is
at the Commercial House, corner of Third avenue
and Seventeenth street this city. Gail and con
suit her. IL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

EOR SALE.-A NEW HOWE SEW
ing machine with all the modern improre
ments. Enquire at ARGUS office
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

EoR SALE, SIXTY LOTS INMY AD-
- ditlons o the city Of Rock Island On four year
ly payments, with interest atsi1 per cent per an
uum Z DAVENPORT
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

A bent pin can't pull very much, but,
Great Scott! how it can push.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
AN ALASKAN ICEBERG.
A SPARKLING CITY OF CRYSTAL IN
A FIELD OF GLASS.

Fairy Land in the Artic Regions-An
Ice Mountain Planted in the Sea-Fate
of the Floating Monster-An Awful
Sight.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

E0R SALE, OLD PAPERS IN ANY
l. quantity al this office, cheap
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

For sale by T II. Thomas.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

The mosquito Is n bird with two
wings aud long. hollow bill.
II Is a native Of New Jersey and tho
Laramie pla ms.
II follows the same business some
gentlemen In Wall street follow. They
are a different kind Of bird. though.
There is more business TO the square
inch Of mosquito than there Is In for
~ stamp-mll. That is. to reduce both
10 the same size.
In business relations the mosquito is
closely allied to the buffalo gnat and
the flying ant.
Some say the flying ant is the COM
mon ant before ii sheds its wings.
Others say It Is the ant angel.
I've got an aunt, but she's not an
angel.
wish she was. She owns a grocery
store and house and lot I'm hei
next OF kin.
Until Jay Gould came west the mos
| quito had the business all to himself.
The only competition was the wood
and tie contractors and the city under
taker.
The mosquito is a mean bird to
catch.
The best trap / know for them is Q
bare arm. 1t never fails IL properly
baited.
The mosquito has a very familiar
voice. So familiar, indeed, that
firmly believe l would recognize it !
California or the Mississippi valley.
It's fun to see ''tenderfoOt' whei
he first comes to Laramie plains.
He tries to catch all the mosquitoe
in the territory One staid all nigh
at DIRTY Woman's Ranch" last sum
mer.
Next morning his face was like
painted picture. II WAS rcd-In spot
He said .hc'd be hanged" il he live
in Wyoming.
He told the truth. He only live
here month, when he was hanged
pitch pine.
He was trying to catch a mo squi
and made a mistake and caught som
body's mule.
don't know anything more into
csting than the study of the habits
the mosquito on warm evening
\ August, A. ID. 1887.
: To those desiring to engage in tll
study can chcerfully recommend Il
Laramie plains
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Aforementioned Iiterature.

Il is well understood that the science
Of agriculture. in conjunction with its
necessary ally, stock-raising, embraces
all the principles of vegetable and ami
NAL life-principles that have engaged
the attention Of the profoundest think
ers in all ages. And yet some people.
in fact a large majority Of the llers of
the soil. are skcptical of the teachings of
shook farming" and absolutely refuse
to be enlightened by the investigat ons
OF experimental aud scientific stations.
This is doubtless largely the result of
a common belief that scientific farmers
are financial In lures. That belief is
based upon an insufficient and narrow
obseryat on; but without stopping TO
argue against it. and conceding for the
present the truth OF the allegation. the
failure OF scientists TO turn their expert
ments to profit. or TO make money, j:
| easily understood when is is explained
that the true sc:entst--hR who studies
nature for the love of knowledge
strives for intellectual wealth first Tc
him material prosperity 10 an accident
al requirement which, while desirable
is unworthy of effort as the sole objec
of life. Herein lies the distinction be
tween the scientist and the inventor.
The former studies 10 learn. merel.
that he may enlarge his store Of wis
dom; the latter studies in order tina
he may accumulate wealth. Arothe
cause of failure among scientists is tina
mistakes are unavoidable in the de
velopment of any industry, in th
discovery of any principle. The in
yesligator suffers by these mistakes
the man who subsequently follows hi
methods does not.
The agricultural literature OF to-day
however. is not purely scientific; this
: is, not merely theory without facts.
, is practical and empirical as well as RI
tional, and embraces actual exper
{ ments In the field-experiment which
5 whether profitable to the experiments
y arc still beneficial 10 the industr!
Whatever may be the financial cond
T ton Of the scientist, II Is neycrthele
= fact that he who reads after q
: scientist Ia immensely profited. Ter
u farm aud Ranch.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
MnrrInge as q Partnership.

Marriage Is still only too often
bargain. bu, at least Il Is no longer an
entirely one-sldcd bargain. II Is tend.
iag toward tho only true IDEAL OF life
long eompanionshIp-a partnership on
equal terms. with equal giyc-and.taGe
on both sides. Women no longer feel
bound 10 render that implicit obedio nee
which was considered de rignenr In our
great srandmoIhers' days. and men no
longer universally demand IL Husbands,
moreover. are beginning 70 learn that
their prime duty Is not ito look after
lhcir wiyoA Tho very sentence Is In
dcntiyc Of the most CHASTITY misaPpre-
hension Of the whole ideal Of malri-
mony. The general feeling OF society
condemns a man who lives 70 rule his
wife on tho same principles Ms pasha
rules his harem. And indeed the whole
srheme Of modern life makes u praou-
cally impossible for him to do so a
married woman enjoys. rs rule, COM
plo,e liberty during the livelong day,
and even n. night IL Is frequently I'M
possible for q busy man 10 escort ms
wife. Thus everything turns on the
relations between thp married couple
| TIA girl Is really in love with the man
she marries she may be entrusted with
any amour, OF subsequent freedom. II
NOT. not; aud therefore we say that tue
inindcious and worldly parents VINO
arc responsible for the great maiorit,
Of ill.nssor,cd unions are also response
bio for tie many cv | results which arr
TO be seen in society ut this day. TO
lisa fact that rows Of Engl sh glrl'
arc as much forced into marriage as Thu
French girl. whose husband is sclecte'
while she is yet In her convent NO
by main force. no-but by the who'll
,ono Of her education, by tho exAggcr
n,ed fear OF being an old maid. by tn
obvious necessity OF making way for
Younger sister. by the persistent schenl
ING ot her parents. and by her ow
longing for emancipation, for morrias
undoubtedly docs mean emanc'pauo
10 most women; and IL Is preclseI
those who look forward to Il most WI
are likely to make tho worst use oil i
. rail- Mall Gazette.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

him his revenge his opponent ross
aud. pushing away the cards. looked at
him In n singular mnnner
"'Well NO. Roland. said ho; .what
with your luck W III women and yonr
luck with cards, you have too much
luck for one man.
Roland. though somewhat cholorie.
demanded no explanation, aud content.
ed himself with laughing.
''Some days after, the project OF
police announced himself 10 the general
at his chateau. What passed between
them ! do not know. All that is known
OF the affair Is that they returned to.
gether TO Paris.
AT IL O'Clock Of the evening follow
ing that interview the yicomte was
seated at a table playing ecarte. He
had just won 10 successive games from
an Engllshman. who, passing through
Paris on his way home. had been intro
ducod at the club by one Of the mem.
bers. Roland had q considerable sum
before him. The loser had Just risen.
and. before leaving the table, had bow
ed thrice. when an elderly gentleman
approached the table.
"'Will the Yicomte Roland permit
me to take the genlleman's eyenge?
1.-THE young man paled. 1t was his
father.
"'As you arc bold player / offer
you bold game. II will be useless for
you TO say that ii Is too high. Read.
And the general handed a note folded
twice.
1.-The yIcomte glanced over It and
shuddered yislbly.
''Do yon accept"
.'Ile bowed. The general seated
himself opposite his son. cut king and
dealt the cards lie won the first hand.
When II was tho yicomte's deal he
trembled slightly and a strange light
shone ia his eyes; nevertheless b,
played on. The general won again.
The yicomte rose, pale as ghost
and Ia a smotherlug voice said:
I'm an hour. sir. shall have acquIs
ted myself"
He left the room without another
word.
On the following morning the guard
ians Of the Bois dc Boulogne brought II
| the body Of the Yicomie Roland. II
head was blown 10 pieces. bis ham
still graspIng ihe pistol In porto
, Ito WAS found an unsigned scrap Q
, paper. on which were the words;
"'Ths loser viii blow cut bis brains
, The pretended Engllshman was 3
accomplished card.sharpcr sent by III
project Of police. Tho three bows ha
been tho sign agreed upon between Bit
and the general TO indicate that III
yicotnte had cheated.
The game was one for life an
). death between father and SON. Bot
!, wero dlshonorcd- son By his ow
sci. the father by tho sons. But ia
dlshonor was a secret which threaten
cd TO become an open shame. Deaf
could stitle 1.-THE sons death or u
fathers for the stern old soldi'
would himself have disgraccd his e
had that son not kept their pact. II
Y prlco Of the generals secrecy was /
= Hon's life"
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Coca Culture

Coca. a shrub growing wild on the
mountains OF Peru aud Bolivia is COM
ing into extcns ve cultivation on ac-
count OF tho rapidly increasing demand
for cocaine. the principal alkaloid OBJ
tanned from It's leaves. The plant re-
sembles the tea plant is cultivated IN
rows like Indian corn. and in two years
attains It's full height OF five or six feet,
hearing leaves about two inches long.
with white blossoms and red berries.
Tho leaves are gathered several limos a
wear. and the bushes produce for many
wears. The peculiar VIRTUES of coca as
a nerve slimulant have long been known
not only to medical men. but to the
Peruvian Indians and miners, who chew
tho leaves mixed with quiok-lime'
much as tobacco Is chewed, and who
nre thus enabled to resist fatigue to
remarkable degree. 1t was not until
1860. however, that the active principle
was isolated, while the great value Of
cocaine as a local anaesthetic was acct
dentally discovered only some three
years ago.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
A pointer for the PEARSON.

An amusing typographical blunder
was perpetrated in Carson, New, re-
Gently. Rev. Van Devcnter sent to the
Tribune his theme for tho following
Sundays discourse. Receipt for the
Cure of Hoodlnmism, This appeared
in print as Receipt for the cure OF
Rheumatism, and II had the effect OF
crowding the church with people, many
Of whom had not attended divine wor-
shin for n quarter ct a century and
considerable number of whom we're
stifrnpd moro or less with rheurau'm'
- Umaaa Bee.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Prinoe Ferdinand,s Mother.

"Prince Ferdlnaud's mother, writes
a correspondent, "a restless, intriguing
and busy old lady, with an immense
handle TO her face and blinking eyes
that don't dare TO look straightfor-
ward least they would reveal the man
aging soul behind them, is causing
PRAYERS to be offered up for her son S
success at al, the lady chapels OF Upper
Austria. and sending a gift TO Lourdes
10 secure the protection Of the Virgin
of that shrine for Ferdinand. She has
great confidence in Marien Zell, a holy
place up high in the mountains
on the road from Vienna 10
Trieste. Pilgrimagcs were made to II
by her mother, Queen Caroline Of
Naples, who was once the most do
bauched and most superstitions woman
OF her time, aud by her great-grand
mother, the Empress Maria Theresa.
Prince Ferdinand's wealthy mother
who adores her Youngest son, is pre-
parod to launch him rs sovereign II
amanner beseeming his rank. - Modert
/ SonielM
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
A scorpion omelette.

A curious dish was prepared inc
other day for British traveller IN
Mexico. Tho attendants served up an
omclclte, and tho servants pNrtook
very heartily OF tho dainty morscl' out
,ho traveller mistrusted the food owing
10 certain black particles mixed there
IN. Inquiring as to the nature oil Tho
suspicious Ingredients, he could scarce
10 believe his cars whom the reply was
Given. "Oh. those are scorpions anu
an investigation proved this to be true I,.
Tho lower orders In Moxico thus ut'l'S
ING the youHg scorpions when hts
dug out. hundreds IN u nest, their s,'nl
hsing cut OF before cooking. : Modcrh
gocfaiU
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Frank GIIIs11 Receives S., 600.
NorfolE Eeb.) News. sept. p.

NOItVih AAACby @spWet RNfes -
Frank GiIlett, OF this city, the lucky
holder Of one-tenth part of ticket 81, 60S
in The Louisiana State Lottery, drawing
$4,000 on the 18th inst, received q
package yesterday by the Wells Fargo
express containing $50 crisp twenty dol
lar bills. Returns were made in Just
nine days from the time the ticket was
forwarded from here for collection.
To reporter for The News Mr.. CHI
lett stated that he had been investing IN
this lottery every month for the past
two or three years, never, except on two
occasions, investing more than dollar
at time. The total amount he has IN.
vested up TO the present time viii not
exceed $35.
He never drew anything prior to this
time, but he kept right on, feeling that
he stood as good chance to win as any
one, and his confidence was rewarded
Mr.. Gillett says he shall continue to In
vest in the lottery every month, not
withstanding his good fortune. While
he was talking to the reporter, a lettel
was delivered to Mr.. Gillett, which CON
taines his ticket for the next monthly
drawing.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
We have never yet been disappointed
when relying only on ourselves.
A RemorkabIe Growth.

The many friends of Messrs. Mont
gomery Ward & Co., formerly at 227
and 229 Wabash Ave, Chicago, will be
glad TO know that the rapid growth OF
their business has forced them to re-
move from Wabash Ave. to Ill, 112, 113
and ia Michigan Ave, where they have
purchased a magnificent building, the
seven floors of which they viii occupy
exclusively. These seven floors are each
100x165 feet, aggregating nearly 12O, 900
square feet about 3 acres) of floor sur
face. The new quarters will enable
them to handle their large business to
the better advantage of their thousands
of customers. Fifteen years ago Messrs.
Montgomery Ward & Co. occupied but
one room and that only 25x40 feet. The
enormous growth of their business dur
ing these fifteen years can only be ex-
planned by the fact that they sell direct
to customers, supplying all their wants,
and NEVER misrepresent any article;
| The success of this house proves the old
saving, that Honesty is the best pol
lev" and from this policy they never
deviate. The Fall catalogue issued by
Messrs. Montgomery Ward & Co. ought
to be in every family.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

Those who are trying to break up the
baneful habit of intemperance will expe-
rience great benefit from the use OF
Prickly Ash Bitters. Liquor deranges
the system. Prickly Ash Bitters viii
remedy the evil results and restore the
brain, stomach and liver to healthy &C.
ton, thereby strengthening the viii
power, thoroughly cleansing and toning
up the system, and remove every taini
OF disease. 1t is purely medicine and
while pleasant to the taste, it cannot be
used as q beverage by reason OF itE
cathartic properties.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

Being entirely vegetable, no particular
care is required while using DR.. Pierce's
pheasant Purgative Pellets. They
operate without disturbance to the con-
stitution, diet, or occupation. For sick
headache, constipation, impure blood,
dizziness, sour eructations from the
stomach, bad taste in mouth, bilious
attacks, pain in region of kidneys, in
ternal fever, bloated feeling about stom-
ach, rush of blood to head, take DIR.
Pierce's ''Pellets." By druggists.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

SYNproMs. Moisture; intense itching
and singing; most at night; worse by
scratching. IL allowed TO continue
tumors form, which often bleed and
ulcerate, becoming very sore. SwAYNE. S
OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and IN many cases
removes the tumors. 1t is equally effi-
cacious in curing all Skin Diseases.
DIR. SWAYNE 4 son, Projectors,
Philadelphia. SwAYNE's OINTMENT can
be obtained of druggists. Sent by mail
for so cents.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

GOOD deeds, once said the celebrated
Richter, ''ring clear through heaven like
a bell" One of the best deeds is to
alleviate human suferings. Last fall
my daughter was in decline, says Mrs.
Mary Hinson, of Montrose, Kansas,
'sAnd everybody thought she was going
into consumption. / got her bottle OF
DIR. r, v. Pierce's 'Fayorite Prescrip.
tion,' and It cured her" Such facts as
the above need no comment.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

Consumption, Scrofula. General De-
btIity. Wasting Diseases OF Children,
Chronic Coughs and Bronchitis, can be
cured by the use of SCOTS Emulsion of
Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophos-
nhites. Prominent physicians use it and
testify TO its great value. Please read
the following: 81 used SCOTS Emul-
sion for an obstinate Cough with Hem
orrhage, Loss of Appetite, Emaciation,
sleeplessness, etc. All of these have
now left, and / believe your Emulsion
has saved a case of well developed Con
sumption. 1T. j. FNpLEY, Nj. d., Lone
Star, Texas.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
ria,tsrr ;. rsu.lne.. oapltaI.

Paris has a very gallant blind man.
Seated al the corner of q projecting
doorway, on the boulevard, Just out OF
sight TO those who approach, he waits
until he hears the light, quick football
OF a lady, and then steps out in view,
hat in hand, bowling his head, white with
age, and exclaims:
"Ah, madame, pity mel Have pity
on q poor blind man who is deprived OF
the pleasure Of seeing you?"
No woman, it is said, can resist this
plea"
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

Has wonderful resources-two trunk
railroads, three more coming. The best
soil and climate in the state. Spring
river affords plenty of pure water and
good drainage. The best of schools and
churches. Best of land can be bought
at wonderfully low prices. Get there
quick before she rises and get the rise.
Only has to be seen to be appreciated.
IT will be the same as buying farm
near Kansas City that has made so many
rich. For information and particulars,
w. SMALL, Jr., Kansas City.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
CATARRH CURED.

A clergyman, after years OF suffering
from that loathsome disease, Catarrh,
and vainly trying every known remedy,
at last found prescription which com
pletely cured and saved him from death.
Any sufferer from this dreadful disease
sending self addressed stamped envel-
one to Prof. J. A. Lawrence, 212 East
9th St, New York, will receive the recipe
free Of charge.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

When Baby was sick. we gave her castoria.
When she was a Child. she cried for castoria.
when she became Miss. she clung to castoria-
when she had Children. she gave them castoria
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

ANY one sending Rohrbough Bro s.,
proprietors, nine leaf clover Will be
given three months scholarship worth